client: English Courtyard Developments Ltd
project: The restoration of an 18th century Grade II Listed oak framed barn that is the centrepiece of an award-winning retirement housing scheme.

English Courtyard, a leading developer of high quality retirement housing, appointed Osmer Building to restore the traditional 18th century Grade II Listed Hampshire barn that forms the centrepiece of this development. Restoration of the barn was a decisive aspect in gaining planning consent for the overall development and also forms a central focus and communal area for the residents to enjoy.

The timber frame barn required extensive restoration and was repaired by our skilled craftsmen, resulting in the preservation of an outstanding example of historical architecture that enhanced the character of the entire site. In 2003 St Peters Close was awarded the Daily Mail Greenleaf Award for the best retirement development.